Mahabharata Shanti Parva – न लॊभः परदारेषु सवदारनिरतॊ जनः

Shloka (श्लोक)
न लॊभः परदारेषु सवदारनिरतॊ जनः
न चान्यॊन्य वधस तत्र दरव्येषु न च विस्मयः
परॊक्षधर्मॊ नैवास्ति संदेहॊ नापि जायते
⚡ Quick Meaning
One should be free from greed and misconception regarding others’ possessions.
Translations
English Translation
This shloka emphasizes that a person who is engaged in righteous conduct is devoid of greed towards the wives of others. There is no hesitation or doubt regarding their actions and they remain unaffected by external possessions.
हिंदी अनुवाद
यह श्लोक इस बात पर जोर देता है कि जो व्यक्ति धर्म में संलग्न है, वह दूसरों की पत्नियों के प्रति लालच से मुक्त होता है। उनके कार्यों को लेकर कोई संकोच या संदेह नहीं होता और वे बाहरी संपत्तियों से प्रभावित नहीं होते हैं।
Commentary
Context
This verse appears in the Shanti Parva, reflecting on moral conduct and personal integrity within society.
Meaning
It profoundly indicates that purity of character negates the temptations of greed, reinforcing the need for self-control.
Application
The application of this shloka lies in cultivating integrity and trustworthiness in personal and social relationships.
